Barton Elected House Republican Appropriations Chair
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus has elected Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) to serve as Appropriations chairman for the 2027-28 Legislative Session.
Press Releases
Barton, Gebhard: Nearly $1.47 Million Awarded to Northern Berks County
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced today that nearly $1.47 million in state grants have been awarded for a variety of projects in northern Berks County.
Barton Announces $140,000 Investment in Berks County Career and Technology Center
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded a $140,000 PAsmart grant to the Berks County Career and Technology Center.
Barton Announces $51,000 for Agriculture Innovation in 124th District
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has awarded more than $51,000 to two farms in the 124th Legislative District. The funding comes from the Agricultural Innovation Grant Program, which helps farmers and other agriculture businesses implement new technology or add upgrades to make them safer and more efficient.
Barton Announces Budget Deal Far More Reasonable than Governor’s Proposal
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued this statement following House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2026-27 fiscal year:
Barton: More than $593,000 in Natural Gas Impact Fees Awarded to 124th District
TAMAQUA – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced Berks and Schuylkill counties will receive a combined $593,000 in impact fees from the natural gas industry.
Barton to Host Shredding Event May 2
HAMBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced he will be hosting a free Shredding Event on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. It will take place in the Cabela’s parking lot, located at 100 Cabela Drive, Hamburg.
Barton to Host Third Annual Farmer Appreciation Breakfast, Blessing of the Balers
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) is announcing details for an event to thank the farmers of the 124th Legislative District for their hard work to help put food on our tables, and pray for a safe, productive and prosperous planting season.
Barton, Gebhard Announce Funding for Hamburg Fire Company
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced a state grant of nearly $82,000 has been awarded to Union Fire Company No. 1 of Hamburg.
Barton, Argall, Gebhard: 124th District Fire, EMS Companies Awarded Nearly $436,000
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced today that fire and ambulance companies in the 124th Legislative District will collectively receive $435,895 in state grants to support their public safety mission.
Barton Named Vice Chair of House Appropriations Committee
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today he has been appointed vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee.
Barton: Governor Opened the Door but Chose the Wrong Direction Again
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued this statement following the governor’s budget address yesterday:
Barton, Argall, Gebhard Announce $1.2 Million for Water, Sewer Projects in Southern Schuylkill, Northern Berks
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced state grants totaling more than $1.2 million have been awarded to infrastructure projects in southern Schuylkill and northern Berks counties. This funding comes from the Small Water and Sewer Program.
Greenwich Township Farmland Preserved, Barton Says
HARRISBURG – A Greenwich Township, Berks County, crop farm has been accepted into the state’s farmland preservation program. This will ensure it remains an agricultural property in perpetuity, according to Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill).
Barton Announces Grant Funding for Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) today announced $40,000 in state funding has been awarded to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association.
Barton: Energy Policy Wins Make Bloated Budget Deal Worth It
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued this statement following House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2025-26 fiscal year:
Barton to Host Third Annual Senior Expo
LANDINGVILLE - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced he will host his third annual Senior Expo on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Landingville Fire Company, located at 1 Firehouse Road in Landingville.
Barton, Argall, Gebhard Announce Nearly $379,000 in Natural Gas Impact Fees Awarded to Schuylkill, Berks Counties
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced Berks and Schuylkill counties will receive a combined sum of nearly $379,000 in impact fees from the natural gas industry.
Barton: More than $1.5 Million Approved for Housing in Berks, Schuylkill Counties
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) approved more than $1.5 million in funding for Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) applicants in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
Lawmakers Announce Grant Funding for Restoration of Historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County
HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) and Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced $33,485 in grant funding has been awarded through the Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant program to support important restoration work at the historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County.
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